Roots Manuva – Brand New Second Hand (25th Anniversary)

Description

Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titansof Black British music. He is known for his distinctivevoice, complex lyricism, and genre-blendingproduction. His innovative sound being one thatmerges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronicinfluences which has established him as seminal figurein the UK music scene.

Roots Manuvas influence is also one that extendsbeyond solo work. He has collaborated with a diversearray of artists, including the Gorillaz, The CinematicOrchestra and Coldcut, bringing his distinctive style toa wide range of musical projects. His contributions tothe development of the UK hip-hop scene have alsobeen recognised with numerous awards and honours,cementing his legacy as a true innovator.

Roots Manuvas career began in the early 1990s,gaining attention with his debut album, Brand NewSecond Hand (1999), released via Big Dada. Thebody of work was a critical success due to the use ofintrospective lyrics and avant-garde beats, and itshowcased his ability to merge social commentary withpersonal introspection.

To celebrate the 25th year since Brand New SecondHand was originally released, the 2LP album will beavailable on 140g smoky vinyl housed in a glossysleeve and packaged with a portrait print of RootsManuva.

For fans of The Streets, Kano, Ghostpoet, Mos Def, MF DOOM, Aesop Rock, Talib Kweli, Run The Jewels.

Tracklist:

Movements
Juggle Tings Proper
Cornmeal Dumpling
Baptism
Soul Decay
Fever
Wisdom Fall
Strange Behaviour
Sinking Sands
Oh Yeah…
Dem Phonies
Inna
Big Tings Gwidarn
Motion 5000